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Maqhawuzela Combined School

Public combined school · Elukwatini, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Maqhawuzela Combined School is a public combined school based in Elukwatini. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Maqhawuzela Combined School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Elukwatini, Maqhawuzela Combined School operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

495
Learners
20
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Maqhawuzela Combined School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Maqhawuzela Combined School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 107 learners from Maqhawuzela Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.9% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023766686.8%
20241029290.2%
20251079487.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Maqhawuzela Combined School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201995.0%
Mathematical Literacy615488.5%
Physical Sciences201995.0%
Life Sciences704767.1%
Business Studies12541.7%
Economics111090.9%
Geography807593.8%
English First Additional Language106106100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Maqhawuzela Combined School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Maqhawuzela Combined School's 495; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maqhawuzela Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Maqhawuzela Combined School's 495; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqhawuzela Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.4% against Maqhawuzela Combined School's 87.9%).
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqhawuzela Combined School, 2,165 compared with 495; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maqhawuzela Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Maqhawuzela Combined School's 495; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqhawuzela Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Maqhawuzela Combined School's 87.9%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqhawuzela Combined School, 2,087 compared with 495; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqhawuzela Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Maqhawuzela Combined School's 87.9%.

Elukwatini

And within Elukwatini itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • D & C Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Maqhawuzela Combined School's 495; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maqhawuzela Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Highveld Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqhawuzela Combined School, 1,365 compared with 495; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqhawuzela Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Maqhawuzela Combined School's 87.9%.
  • Vuka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,290 learners against Maqhawuzela Combined School's 495; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maqhawuzela Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Takheni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqhawuzela Combined School, 1,169 compared with 495; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqhawuzela Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.1% against Maqhawuzela Combined School's 87.9%.
  • Dlomodlomo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,105 learners against Maqhawuzela Combined School's 495; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqhawuzela Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.2% against Maqhawuzela Combined School's 87.9%).
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No. 2038 Maqhawuzela Section, Lamagadlela, Elukwatini, 1192
Postal
16 Elukwatini Elukwatini 1192
Telephone
017 883 2521
EMIS number
800012609

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maqhawuzela Combined School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Maqhawuzela Combined School directly, on 017 883 2521, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maqhawuzela Combined School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Maqhawuzela Combined School the best school in Elukwatini?
On the numbers that are published, Maqhawuzela Combined School's matric pass rate of 87.9% is lower than HIGHVELD SECONDARY SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Elukwatini besides Maqhawuzela Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elukwatini, including D & C Comprehensive Primary School.
How big are the classes at Maqhawuzela Combined School?
Maqhawuzela Combined School reported 495 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Maqhawuzela Combined School?
Yes, Maqhawuzela Combined School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Maqhawuzela Combined School's matric results like?
Maqhawuzela Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 86.8% since 2023.
Is Maqhawuzela Combined School a public or private school?
Maqhawuzela Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maqhawuzela Combined School?
You can call 017 883 2521. It is located at Stand No. 2038 Maqhawuzela Section, Lamagadlela, Elukwatini, 1192.
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